This is usually known as a "furlough" or "temporary lay-off."
Texas is the only voluntary Comp state. But employers remain liable for the workers' injuries AND should opt out correctly - according to the state rules, filing their decision with the state and posting the proper notice to employees and to subcontractors who lack coverage. Why subcontractors who lack coverage? Because employers are liable to them too. Employers in all states need to realize they remain liable if they don't have coverage, that their employees and their employees' families can sue them - and in most states, subcontractors and their families can sue too.
Workers comp is a benefit associated with workplace inuries, not with lack of work. Employers never file for WC, injured employees do.
incentive
enough workers to finish two jobs because there's a limited supply of workers The supply of workers represents a resource, labor, that is scarce because there are not enough workers to complete the available work.
strike would be when someone stops work to get better pay, or shorter hours or to even force an employer to agree to meet some other demand It is a way of leveling the playing field. Employers have all of the power and can institute unfair practices that hurt workers. A strike gives some of the power back to the workers.
The effort to organize workers into labor unions arose primarily to address poor working conditions, low wages, and lack of job security during the Industrial Revolution. By banding together, workers sought to amplify their voices and negotiate better terms with employers through collective bargaining. Unions also aimed to protect workers' rights and promote social justice, ensuring fair treatment and benefits. Ultimately, the organization of labor was a response to the power imbalance between workers and employers, striving for equity in the workplace.
Migrant workers faced obstacles such as language barriers, fear of retaliation from employers, lack of legal protections, and limited access to resources and support. These challenges made it difficult for them to effectively organize and advocate for their rights within the workplace.
because not enough business and the lack of market demand.
Their reliance on imported goods because they have a shortage of workers.
Most workers lack job security.
The negative term for taking advantage of workers is "exploitation." This refers to situations where employers unfairly benefit from the labor of employees, often by underpaying them, imposing excessive workloads, or denying them rights and benefits. Exploitation can lead to poor working conditions and a lack of job security, undermining workers' dignity and well-being.
Wage increases and improved working conditions were not problems that directly led workers to form labor organizations. Instead, workers formed labor organizations to address issues such as long working hours, unsafe working conditions, lack of job security, and unfair treatment by employers.